Job Description

We are recruiting Trainee Field Technicians to join a leading water utilities company, supporting essential leak detection work across the underground water network. No previous experience is needed - just a full UK driving licence and a willingness to work outdoors.

Location: Sussex

Working Hours: Days and Nights roles available - 40 hours per week.

Why Apply?

• Full training provided - including industry-recognised qualifications
• Company van & fuel card for work use
• Excellent training programme
• Clear long-term career progression
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Training Provided:

You will gain accredited qualifications including:

• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works (NRSWA)

The Role:

This is a practical, field-based role working outdoors at night, supporting leak detection activities across the water network.

Your daily duties will include:

• Assisting with detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leaks
• Supporting repair teams by providing accurate leak detection information
• Carrying out project and survey work across the network
• Uploading data to a laptop and completing all required paperwork
• Driving between sites and completing manual tasks (lifting, bending, stretching)
• Following strict health & safety procedures

You will be trained to use specialist equipment to detect leakage noise and help pinpoint leak locations across the underground network.

Who This Would Suit?

Ideal for people with experience as a: Driver, Van Driver, Multidrop Driver, Meter Reader, Field Technician, Labourer, Warehouse Operative, Refuse Loader, Delivery Driver, Postal Worker, Outdoor Operative, or anyone used to manual/outdoor work.

Also suitable for:

• Graduates
• Ex-Forces personnel
• Anyone seeking a career change with full training and progression

Trainee Field Technician Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working outdoors and completing manual tasks
• Ability to follow procedures and health & safety regulations
• Basic computer skills

Additional Information

This role is subject to:

• Drug & alcohol testing
• DBS checks

If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency.

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